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Projectile event in Donetsk, Nykyforivka area, Ukraine on Fri 20th February 2026

20th February 2026

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On 20 February 2026, Russian military forces hit (coded as artillery) multiple Ukrainian units, including national guard (coded to Kramatorsk), across several locations, some near Nykyforivka, Donetsk. According to Russian sources, the Ukrainian military lost up to 110 soldiers near Riznykivka, Kramatorsk, Nykyforivka, Kostiantynivka and Dovha Balka [Russian MoD reported 110 fatalities. Coded as 10 fatalities split across 5 events. 2 fatalities coded to this event].

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Donetsk ( Nykyforivka area )

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